Operations- Plant Manager (286581) Operations- Plant Manager / Specialty Chemicals, Polymers / Greenfield, Brownfield / Will Relo
Chemical Operations and Plant Manager with 15+ years of experience. He has a Masters in Operational Management and a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering. He is a Certified Project Manager and is a Certified Engineer-in-Training EIT. He is is the real deal. He’s been running PSM-covered chemical sites with $4M budgets, managing 12MM+ pounds of high-stakes product annually—all with zero OSHA recordables. That’s not luck. That’s elite-level leadership. This guy turns plants around, cuts dead weight, installs lean systems, saves millions, and walks out the door with morale still high. How? Because he knows the business, understands the tech, leads from the front, and gets results without excuses. He isn’t just another Plant Manager—he’s a chemical manufacturing sniper! He sees inefficiencies from a mile away, shuts down waste, drives profit, and leaves behind an operation that’s better than he found it.
He is currently employed as a Plant Manager but has achieved all hi goals and is now confidentially looking for a new challenge! He is looking for a high-impact leadership role where he can:
• Fix broken systems
• Optimize production
• Lead with safety
• Scale operations smartly
• Mentor teams and build culture
He’s not afraid of complex challenges, underperforming teams, or legacy systems. In fact, he’s looking for them. If you want someone who can smile through audits, slash costs without layoffs, and get your plant performing like a well-oiled machine—this is your guy. His notable record includes:
• Specialty Chemicals – Batch and Continuous Manufacturing
• Polymer & Chemical Ops (TBHP, Polyacrylamide, Emulsions)
• ERP / SAP / SQL / VBA / CMMS
• Environmental Compliance: OSHA, DOT, EPA, ISO9001/14001
• CapEx Planning / P&L Accountability / Safety Leadership
• PSM, MOCs, PHAs, LOTO, Root Cause, RCAs
• Cut headcount by 40%, boosted performance, saved over $750k in 2 years
• Uncovered $1MM in overpaid expenses from prior contract
• Managed major automation upgrades and fixed-asset overhauls under budget
• Launched two 36.5kMT emulsion lines, hit 100% capacity in under 12 months, zero injuries
• Led 5 distribution centers, saved $1MM+ in operational waste via Six Sigma projects
• Team Leadership – 105
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing Operations
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Polymer Manufacturing
• Batch Manufacturing Operations
• Toll Manufacturing
• High Volume Continuous Manufacturing Operations
• Blending Operations
• P&L Ownership
• Batch Manufacturing
• Continuous Volume Manufacturing
• Turning Around Non-Performing Plants
• Setting Up a Brownfield Site
• Setting Up a Greenfield Site
• Identify Challenges and Operational Issues
• Allocating resources optimal results
• Support the Quality System and Authorize Changes
• Ensuring Proper Staffing Levels
• Developing Continuous Improvement Projects
• 5S / 6S Methods
• Managing Site CAPEX Program
• Budget Development
• Annual Plant Operating Plans
• Upgrading Plant Automation
• Optimize Plant Processes
• Balance Production and Maintenance Needs
• Increasing Production Capacity
• Increasing Throughput
• Controlling Production / Labor/ Material Costs
• Process Troubleshooting
• Production Bottlenecks / Problems
• Reducing Scrap
• Resolving Meeting Manufacturing Delivery Targets
• Implementing Continuous Improvement
• Implementing Best Practices
• Improving Manufacturing Processes
• Developing Cost Effective Manufacturing Processes
• Ensures OSHA, DOT, EPA and Local Environmental Compliance
• Using Kaizen Events
• Managing Safety Stock
• Active Materials Management
• WIP Inventory Management
• Developing Annual Production Plans
• Developing Standard Work Instructions
• Demand Planning
• Identifying Capacity Requirements
• Utilizing Plant Maintenance CMMS
• Using Plant Visual Systems
• Utilizing Inventory Controls
• Warehouse Operations
• Meets Planned Delivery Schedules
• Ensuring Future Material Availability
• SOP Planning
• Data Collection / Analysis
• Delivering Cost Reductions
• Developing/Setting KPI Targets
• Working With ERP Systems
• Giving Performance Reviews
• ISO 9001, ISO14001
• Managing Multiple Projects
• Meeting OSHA Regulations
• Developing / Mentoring Subordinates
• Monitoring Plant Maintenance
• PSSRs
• MOC
• PSM
• P&ID Development
• PHAs
• LOTO
• Preventive Maintenance Programs
• Process Safety Management
• Providing Technical Support
• Ensuring Environmental Compliance
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• SAP
• AutoCAD
• Coordinating Quality, EHS and Engineering
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS
• Masters in Operational Management / University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, Arkansas – 2021
• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering / University of South Alabama – Mobile, Alabama – 2009
• Certified in Project Management / University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Lean / Six Sigma / University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Engineer In Training EIT Alabama